Darkroom recommendations, Processing, Small-tank processing (8- or 16-ounce tank) – 2nd Ave. KODAK F-12 User Manual

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KODAK EKTAGRAPHIC HC Slide Film

F-12

Exposure and Development Adjustments for
Long and Short Exposures

At the exposure times in the table below, compensate for the
reciprocity characteristics of this film by increasing exposure
and adjusting the development as shown.

It may be difficult to use the table to estimate the adjusted

times for calculated exposure times between 1 and 100
seconds. The graphs below will help you find the adjusted
times for calculated exposure times between those given in
the table.

If

Indicated

Exposure

Time Is

(Seconds)

Use This

Lens-

Aperture

Adjustment

OR

This

Adjusted

Exposure

Time

(Seconds)

AND

Use This

Development

Adjustment

1/1,000

None

None

None

1/100

None

None

None

1/10

None

None

None

1

+1 stop

2

-10%

10

+2 stops

50

-20%

100

+3 stops

1,200

-30%

(Seconds)

(Minutes)

ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME

200

100

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1,000

1,100

1,200

ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)

10

20

30

40

50

TIME (Seconds)

CALCULATED EXPOSURE

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

CALCULATED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)

Average Adjustment for Most

KODAK Black-and-White Films

DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

Use a safelight equipped with a KODAK 1A Safelight Filter
(light red) with a 15-watt bulb. Keep the safelight at least
4 feet (1.2 metres) from the film. Run tests to determine that
safelight use gives acceptable results for your application.

For information on safelight testing, see KODAK

Publication K-4, How Safe Is Your Safelight?

PROCESSING

Small-Tank Processing (8- or 16-ounce tank)

Develop EKTAGRAPHIC HC Slide Film at 68°F (20°C) in
a small tank. We recommend using KODAK Developer
D-11 or KODAK PROFESSIONAL KODALITH Super RT
Developer for processing this film. KODAK Developer D-11
provides slightly lower contrast, more exposure latitude,
longer solution life, and high projection contrast. It also
produces faster film speed or short camera exposures.

Note: For even development of the entire roll, first fill the

tank with developer. Then, using the above safelight
handling instructions, drop the loaded film reel into the
developer and attach the top to the tank. Firmly tap the tank
on the top of the work surface to dislodge any air bubbles.
Agitate for 5 seconds every 30 seconds throughout
development. You can do the remaining operation in room
light.

Step/Solution

Time

(min:sec)

Develop at 68°F (20°C)

KODAK Developer D-11

2:30

KODAK PROFESSIONAL KODALITH
Super RT Developer

2:45

Rinse at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)—with agitation:

KODAK Indicator Stop Bath

0:10

Fix at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)—with frequent agitation

*

:

* If you are going to hand-color this film, do not overfix or overharden it.

KODAK Fixer

2:00 to 4:00

KODAK Rapid Fixer

1:00 to 2:00

KODAFIX Solution

2:00 to 4:00

Wash at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C):

Running water
—OR—
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water

10:00

0:30

1:00 to 2:00

5:00

Final rinse:

KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution

0:30

Dry—in a dust-free place

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